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Collins Aerospace
ECAD Manager, Drafting & Product Definition - Global Technical Solutions (Hybrid-Puerto Rico)
Aguadilla
FULL TIME
November 9, 2024
2024-09-03 Country:
United States of America Location:
HPR01: Collins Puerto Rico- Aguadilla Road 110 North Km 28.8 San Antonio Industrial Park, Aguadilla, PR, 00603 USA Position Role Type:
Hybrid
Join Collins Aerospace as an ECAD, Drafting & Product Definition Manager. In this role you will be expected to manage a team of all levels of professionals supporting Engineering, establish objectives and guidelines for processes, product specifications and other areas of Drafting & Product Definition
In this role, you will also play a crucial part in the development of electronic systems and components for aircraft. You will be working closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers to collaborate on designing, simulating, and validating printed circuit boards (PCBs) that meet the highest industry standards for aerospace applications.
This position offers a pathway for career advancement within a dynamic and innovative environment. If you're a problem solver with a passion for technical solutions, we want to hear from you!
This position will sit at our Aguadilla, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.
What YOU will do:
- Provide technical leadership and assist in training less experienced electrical drafters to help them diagnose and solve problems and to build capabilities.
- Support and evaluate employees on the design and layout of complex PCBs for aerospace applications, considering factors such as size, weight, power, and thermal constraints.
- Lead the way on skills development for schematic design, component selection, simulation and analysis, prototyping and testing and regulatory compliance of the drafting team.
- Ensure efficiency of drafting team on the usage of methods and tools (Mentor Xpedition, Allegro, Altium Designer, Siemens EDA, Teamcenter, NX)
- Lead the discipline strategy for skills development providing results on team capability growth.
- Work with engineering and drafting managers to ensure product quality, process alignment and implementation of streamlined processes.
- Use highly developed technical knowledge and project management skills for project planning budget management, and methodology development to ensure that projects are completed on-time, within budget and according to defined goals.
- Coordinate the preparation of business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and the financial terms and conditions of contracts to ensure that progress and performance can be tracked.
- Direct recruitment, placement, and evaluation of drafter’s staff and their work products to ensure the effective deployment of talent.
- Oversee the functional management of direct reports including but not limited to career development and succession planning to meet the organization’s needs
- Work with various business units on staff and project allocation dynamically.
- Manage a team of Electrical and Mechanical Drafters.
What YOU will learn:
- You will learn about our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico; What we do? Who we support? How we work?
- You will learn the technologies of today and tomorrow which we count on to maintain world leadership in the aerospace industry.
- You will learn why people enjoy and feel fulfilled by working in our industry.
Qualifications you must have:
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and 6 years of relevant experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
- Experience in managing programs/projects within a highly matrixed organization including successfully managing a group of engineers/drafters under technical guidance.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- BS and/or MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Degree on Technical Drafting with experience in the Aerospace Industry
- Experience in creating career development programs to ensure skills and performance of employees meet the organization’s current and future needs.
- Previous experience working in the aerospace industry with working knowledge of industry standards.
- 5+ years of design experience in the engineering field, in a product definition group.
- Experience with electronics components, PCB Layout and electrical systems.
- 5+ years of experience in 3D modeling with CAD tools including NX (formally Unigraphics) and PLM Teamcenter.
What We Offer
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.
- And more!
Learn More & Apply Now!
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
In January 2021, Collins Aerospace expanded a new Global Engineering Center (GEC) facility in Puerto Rico, with plans to continuously hire over the next 5 years, at our Aguadilla site.
Join our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico, where you will provide critical support to all Collins SBUs, working on exciting programs and projects ranging from the development of the next generation of advanced concept ejection seats to the latest technologies for the U.S. warfighter.
Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
Diversity drives innovation, inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.
WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.
- Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other - propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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